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Window problems

jimmycrackcorm · 2006-12-12 23:17:20

I'm wondering what to do with my windows. My house was built 8 years ago and has typical white double glazing windows. Most of them don't close properly and one has a broken bracket. The problem is that they open to the left which is ok but as the hinge mechanisms are on the right side top above and bottom underneath. So…

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13-12-2006 12:17am

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jimmycrackcorm

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I'm wondering what to do with my windows.

My house was built 8 years ago and has typical white double glazing windows. Most of them don't close properly and one has a broken bracket. The problem is that they open to the left which is ok but as the hinge mechanisms are on the right side top above and bottom underneath. So as the right hand edge has no hinge, large gaps (>5mm ) have developed on the right hand side.

There seems to be a design fault with the hinges as they appear weak and prevent the right hand side from closing correctly.

What would be the best course of action to take? Is it possible to get stronger hinges or attach some sort of handle on the right hand side?

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#2 13-12-2006 2:10pm
GreeBo

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Who supplied the windows?
Some suppliers (Senator) have 10 year warranty.
Ive noticed that the super fancy slidy hinges they use these days are all well and good in the showroom, but in the real world they simply cannot stand up to the abuse they receive.
Ive already had one window open mechanism changed as it "caught" when closing and buckled itself rightly.

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#3 13-12-2006 2:18pm
Just The One

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Sounds like you are having problems like me... see the link below for 10 year guarantee issue... btw my problem is not with senator windows - from what I hear they are quite good at fixing any problems but will only work on their own windows

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055028354

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#4 16-12-2006 3:33am
jimmycrackcorm

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The windows came with the house. I was on to homebond previously but they say that only structural damage is covered.

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#5 17-12-2006 2:21pm
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You will get nowhere with homebond. Make a list of any say twenty problems in your house that could happen then ring homebond and ask if they cover any of them. I think I already know the answer but good luck.

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